{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "bskyPostRef": {
    "cid": "bafyreiduwnnapfswn66pdcm5kbc5vwylgfrpam2c73wvuvnw4hzezzosgi",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:73txmnzc4imhrv5q7azno3up/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg67xs2dopd2"
  },
  "coverImage": {
    "$type": "blob",
    "ref": {
      "$link": "bafkreif2marukiazcp5ke3wo3jr5u3tk47fy2ey4y67fkasphpm3yuzb7a"
    },
    "mimeType": "image/jpeg",
    "size": 78476
  },
  "path": "/news/health/166053-early-kidney-disease-signs-after-60/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-03T15:44:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
  "tags": [
    "Health"
  ],
  "textContent": "On damp March days, when puddles mirror a gray sky, many older adults blame aching legs and puffy eyes on the weather. Yet behind these seemingly minor complaints often lies a silent distress signal from the kidneys-organs that filter liters of blood daily without complaint. Doctors in Moscow report a rise in patients over 60 presenting with unexplained fatigue and swelling, only to discover long-standing chronic kidney problems.\nWhy Kidney Health Declines After 65\n\nThe kidneys regulate toxins, blood pressure, and mineral balance. After age 65, roughly one in five people experience reduced kidney function. Hypertension and diabetes accelerate this process, often without obvious warning signs. Detecting early changes can prevent severe complications, including dialysis.\n\"The kidneys are the body's invisible filters, and their first warning signs often resemble normal aging. Morning ankle swelling or frequent nighttime urination should prompt a creatinine test today-before it is too late,\" says general practitioner Alexey Polyakov.",
  "title": "Hidden Kidney Warning Signs After 60: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore"
}